In the heart of the Dolomites, between landscape emotions and community stories, Enrosadira confirms itself as a symbolic work of art of profound cultural value thanks to the reinterpretation of the master pastry chef Ernst Knam as part of the television program The King of Chocolate. The original work, created by the Italian artist Daniele Basso to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Dolomiti Superski, thus takes on a unique shape in chocolate, blending visual art and taste in a memorable creation.
Enrosadira is much more than just a sculpture: it is conceived as a symbol of dialogue, brotherhood and union between the populations who live at the foot of the Dolomites, a natural heritage recognized by UNESCO and a recognized icon of Alpine Italy. The work celebrates not only the beauty of the landscape, but also the ability of local communities to build paths of cultural and social growth together.
In the third episode of the first season of The King of Chocolate, a program aired on Food Network dedicated to the excellence of pastry and the art of chocolate, the figure of Enrosadira is reinterpreted by the famous Milanese chocolatier Ernst Knam. This chocolate version is not simply a culinary tribute, but a true tribute to Basso’s original work and his artistic vision, bringing sculpture into the world of taste through materials and techniques typical of haute patisserie.
The decision to reinterpret Enrosadira in a gastronomic key underlines the interconnection between art and food culture, an increasingly central theme in contemporary narratives that see the creative sector dialogue with the gastronomic one. Chocolate, the sensory material par excellence, becomes a tool for artistic and symbolic expression, capable of capturing not only the aesthetic form but also the emotion inherent in the original work.
Daniele Basso, born in Moncalieri in 1975 and Knight of the Italian Republic since 2022, is known for his mirror-polished metal sculptures, exhibited in important international venues such as the Carrousel du Louvre, the World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta and the Venice Biennale. Enrosadira represents his poetic vision of collective identity, where the mountain becomes a metaphor for shared aspirations and common horizons.
The episode featuring chocolate sculpture is a unique opportunity to bring a wider audience closer to contemporary art, through an accessible and engaging form. The “King of Chocolate” not only celebrates the talent of the master pastry chef, but helps to tell a story of identity, landscape and shared beauty, linked to one of the most iconic territories of our country: the Dolomites.
Enrosadira, both in its original version and in its chocolate version, embodies an encounter between art forms, where the material element of the landscape blends with the fine expressiveness of the sculpture and finally with the aesthetic sweetness of chocolate, transforming a cultural symbol into a multisensory experience.
INFO/PHOTO COURTESY: Daniele Basso
